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Newspaper
Manilla Express
Location
Manilla, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1915
Page
2
Ford cuts prices and emphasizes economy with a claim of 40 miles per gallon proving its efficiency. The advertisement touts the Ford car as ideal for rough country and cites Francis Birtles crossing Australia in a Ford without issue. Local dealer promotes the proven car and urges purchase now.
The Glen Innes Nursery announces a descriptive catalogue free by post. It features fruit trees roses ornamental shrubs hedges and pot plants, with hundreds of thousands of trees grown and acclimatised for sale to buyers.
Horse sale planned in Manila on Friday April 23 by Wilshire Co in conjunction with H Chisholm Co Sydney. E A Kremer highlighted as a leading agent in northern districts with twenty five years experience in prime cattle and sheep trade. People urged to be early bidders.
Horse owners note that A WILSHIRE & CO and agents William Inglis in Bon Sydney report that all arrangements for a second tour north west with Mr Irwin Imperial Government Horse Buyer are cancelled for the present. Big auction sale announced by Lowcock & King with champion yarding.
Easter racing saw Garlin win the Doncaster Handicap while Scotch Artillery took the Sydney Cup in a brisk meeting at Manilla with local bookmakers noting the strong fields and clear weather.
Lynfield College Tamworth announces day and boarding school for girls. Qualified teachers sought for special classes in physical culture dancing and shorthand. E. F. Saxby is principal.
E Hanlons and Co announce the purchase of N Caloudas business on Manila street. The store offers fish and oyster balloon, bummer drinks, confectionery, fruit and related goods. Everything ready up to date for trades. orders solicited.
M Ryan, bootmaker and repairer, operates again near Brown's Picture Palace. The note promotes weather-based repairs for land-made boots, bicycle and motorcycle gear, and mentions the B. and B. Agency with all supplies available.
Local ad copy promotes Penns Peel Pictures showcasing two star shows, three comedy features, scenic and war specials. It highlights drama and romance titles, wedding themes, and a new profession for an actor, urging crowds to attend the cinema’s longest running, most varied program yet.
Frank Moore, now at the Royal Hotel Buildings, operates a modern Hairdressing Saloon under Mr. Totten. Two hands employed, no waiting, electric lighted premises. Advertises shampoo and a wide range of tobacco and cigars.
H Sutherland proprietor announces Manilla Wood Yard has taken over the Wool Yard at Strafford and Namoi Streets from James Baker. Wood is offered at 12 shillings per large load with no delay in delivery and supply to householders in any quantity.
Applications closing at 6 p.m. on the 13th instant with the secretary will be received from Ferguson Willing to accept the position of librarian and undertake to have the cleaning and attendance carried out. For full particulars apply to the undersigned A. R. McLeod Hon. Secretary.
Thanks to Dr Ellis, Ma tron and Nurses of the Hospital, Father Gibbons, the Sisters of St Joseph and many friends for kind expressions of sympathy and assistance in our recent sad bereavement.
Barraba P A and H Association announces the 47th Barraba Show with hunting and sporting events and ordinary exhibits. The programme promises an attractive lineup with F M Cheesbrough as Secretary.
Wanted to Buy Tallow in any quantity at best prices. Piper & Co. Ltd. advertise entry deadlines and purchasing terms noting a Tuesday April 6 closing. The copy mentions J. BR, Wood in the seek for bids.
Government Gazette notice calls for objections to George Nixon's application to purchase about 10 acres 3 roods of Crown land at Tar gly, Darling county, Mendowa Shire. The area lies as a 3 chain wide strip through portion 73 on plan DP 56T 1403. Objections to be lodged with the Chairman Land Board Tarworth before 30 April 1915. signed Arthur J. Hare Under Secretary for Lands.
It advertises satisfaction in fit style and wear with entertainment listings. Includes Australian Gazette noting Interstate Swimming Contest launch of the Derwent unveiling of Capt. Ogax Monument Exit 191 in Sydney. Features The Viper a stage drama and various short films with scenes of Sicily bird life and a Keystone comedy reel.
The Sydney Cup winner Scotch Artillery shows racing’s uncertainty. Bought as a yearling by Mr Hoo%e of Walcha, the horse changed several trainers, each deeming him no good. Gifted to Horace Berry of Tamworth, then to S B Dove, the horse finally won a two mile heavy going race for his owner, earning £30 14s with odds at 100 to 1, shocking local bettors. Also notes a Turkish cruiser Medudich sunk by a mine and a Russian barque plus British coal steamer lost to German submarines with four lives.
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